David, my husband was a set designer and furniture designer for the movie industry in Los Angeles for thirty years and worked with the tops in the industry....Steven Spielberg, Jodie Foster, Robert Redford, Bruce Springsteen and many more. His built the Captains Chair for Star Trek Insurrection and had the most "ordered" bed in TV history from the TV hit, "Mad about You".

He designed furniture for many top Restaurants in Los Angeles from the Saddle Peak Lodge in Malibu to Malibu Adobe with Ali McGraw. His resume is extensive and his client list is long....Billy Crystal, David Hasselhof, Arnold Schwarzanegger to Keenan Wayans.

He has translated that skill into building ten amazingly different houses since he's come to Bali. Our house is amazing and you will see why he is so in demand!

I have a variety of interests that keep me busy. I have spent years doing spiritual growth work and now work with others with addiction and codependency issues. I love this work and the chance to give back what I was taught. I've been an artist my whole life so our home is filled with original art ( mine and others) and I have an awesome studio..Anyone that loves to paint will fall in love here. My latest passion is teaching Zumba, What a blast!

As you can see, we are both loving our life and filling the hours manifesting our dreams. We both are creative artists and love to explore the world and the people in it.

Since we've been in Bali we've been taking in South East Asia. We love Vietnam, and Thailand for their amazing cuisine.

We are frequently traveling, so we are sorry that we don't get to meet all our guests, but we leave you in the hands of an amazing staff and manager, Eko and Sakming, who will be your contact people.

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Reviews From Guests

Our stay at the sanctuary was amazing! The house was beautiful with a perfect view on the swimming-pool. But the most incredible thing remains the staff: always there when needed, friendly and they make amazing breakfast ;) thank you for everything! This is definitly the place to stay in Ubud.

We stayed at the Lotus Lumbung for 2 nights to explore Ubud and we really loved it. The house is lovely, with airconditioning if you want, swimming pool and great banana pancakes for breakfast. The house staff is friendly and helpful.

Heaven on earth!
We stayed 9 days in Brenda and David's house and we felt at home on day one.
The staff did everything to please us, coming at the house at our convenience, doing the laundry, buying the groceries...and more, like coming to pick us up one day when we were lost on the way to the house.... Thanks again for everything.
We used the masterbedroom with a 5 stars bed and an amazing view on the forest.
Don't forget to bring your earplugs though, since the sound of nature can be noisy but it was never a problem and we got used to it.
We rented scooters which is the best way to discover Ubud but you will need a few days to feel safe on the road...
You might have to pay a little more for the scooters if you ask the staff to bring them to the house...you can find best prices on your own in Ubud.
Do not hesitate to rent the house!

Warmly welcomed by our hosts on arrival, provided with comprehensive instructions to the house, and useful guides to the local neighbourhood, restaurants, Balinese culture and activities. Our hosts clearly take a lot of pride and care with their home, and there's a wonderfully special energy about the place. Whether cooking up a storm in the kitchen, enjoying long lazy breakfasts in the lounge room, or reading by the pool - there's something for everyone. Decent WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, friendly staff and only a 10 minute drive from Ubud village - perfect for anyone who wants all the peace and quiet of an idyll jungle retreat, but still conveniently located within an arms reach of fabulous restaurants and shopping. Perfect for 2 couples.

First of all I want to say how helpful and amazing the staff are. These wonderful ladies (and man) always greated us with smiles and hugs and organised everything for us from maps of Ubud to delivery of food, and all of our hiking, cooking classes and tours of Ubud. If it wasn't for them we would have been stuck, as our flight home got cancelled. TIP THESE GUYS they are worth every cent!

We had the most enjoyable stay at Rumah David and will definitely be back. It was really nice to be a little outside of the centre of Ubud, the staff were the most helpful, smily people we met throughout our entire trip. They were really great when our flight was cancelled and arranged for an extra night very quickly. The breakfast was a big highlight every morning. David and Brenda did a fabulous job building this small village and we strongly recommend this lovely and very comfortable place.

A great stay in a traditional bungalow. Very spacious, drivers and staff super friendly. Staff were very quick to respond to all emails and queries. Welcome drinks were delicious! Pool edges and walls could do with a good scrub, but apart from that, place was very clean and comfortable! Thanks! Was a little bit further out of town than expected, but this was a plus as it enabled us to explore more of the local area!

Stayed in this little delightful "village" last year. Once again The staff were lovely and accomodating - nothing was too much. A little rustic but the beds comfortable (both day beds and night beds), pool clean, garden, brekky, security and air con - all you need. A little out of the town but hey - less than $5 taxi! Thanks again - especially Kutut.

Waking up every morning greeted by a rooster and morning breeze was really heavenly. The staffs are great and nice and very helpful. Their banana pancake for breakfast is definitely a must. The room as perfect as displayed in the picture. The walks to Ubud Center was taking a moment but you can fix it by rental a motorbike. I love the place and will surely comeback again.

Reviews From Hosts

Brenda and David are two of the most fascinating people I've met. As hosts themselves on airbnb, they were everything one hopes for in a guest. Tidy, communicative, interesting...host them if you have an opportunity.

David and brenda are absolutely lovely and really looked after my apartment. They are friendly, warm, easy going and kept my place extremely tidy. I would recommend them to anyone as ideal AIR BNB guests!

Brenda was my first guest & i had a good experience. They were good to talk to & i did not need to spend time guiding them at all.
The feedback given by them is appreciated since this was my first experience of hosting someone as a paid service.
They came back as per the time they had suggested and i had no worries at all. If you get a request from them, do not think twice before hosting them.

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I had the pleasure of staying in their wonderful house, they have a little paradise with an incredible view and a little river. They are very lovely people, I wish I can come back soon!!!!
I will never forget the wonderful experience at their place!!!
Cecilia

David and Brenda do everything with heart and soul, and their home and accomodations reflect that. When I see them, I just feel good, always, because they are so welcoming. I'm not the only person who feels this way. To see them is to feel loved, even when it's the first time you've met. I highly recommend staying in their beautiful space.

I've known Brenda and David for the year I've been living in Bai. They have a great sense of style, integrity and warmth. Any property and home they create will have that same energy and warmth. It is always fun and comfortable to visit them and they create a home anyone would enjoy living in. Any of their places would be a great choice of a place to stay.

Brenda is upbeat and full of light and energy. She and David are loving, creative, and energy plus. Their spirit infuses the spaces they have created. All of their properties are beautiful and masterworks of art. My favorite is The Santuary in Pengosekan which just blew me away the first time I saw it. Everything Brenda and David touch turns to gold!

Brenda and David are delightful, creative people and charming hosts. I stayed in The Sanctuary in Ubud for a month 2 years ago to explore the possibility of making it my home base. So the impression I gained on that first trip was going to be pivotal in my decision making process. .. 2 years later and I am still here! The staff were really supportive, the villa was clean, the pool was gorgeous and Brenda and David have been a great inspiration to me.

As hosts, Brenda and David are fantastic! I've never stayed with them, but their home is welcoming and their manner relaxing and friendly. They'd be wonderful guests because they are so interesting - and so interested in other people.

Both David and Brenda are great friends and colleagues. The type of friends you can call on in a tight situation. They are both passionate and energetic about their work. Working with David has been a God send and a delight. He knows his stuff and has been very instrumental in our building project together. With David's building skills and Brenda's creative flair, their Sanctuary villas in Pengosekan are attractive and comfortable. A great place to settle in and relax for a special and interesting stay in Ubud. They both know their way around Bali for both business and pleasure, and are most informative about where to go and what to do in Bali. Their staff are extremely helpful and accommodating. Brenda's beautiful paintings adorn their properties and give a a feeling of being in a home rather than a hotel.